Corporate events ~ weddings ~ getaways April/May 2014 83 Get able, triple-cooked fries on planet Earth. The monster on the current menu is a 17-ounce, dry-aged bone-in rib chop with Asian glaze clocking in at $49 and don’task cholesterol levels. The kitchen wields magic in the pot pies that cycle through the menu and show off a fabulous, glossy crust. Painstakingly made from impeccable ingredients precooked separately to achieve perfection, the latest iterations feature squash and lobster with peas and herbs, as well as a swoony vegetable bisque pie. After seeing such a deft hand in the warm-up seafood items, guests can expect delight in entrees like a sophisticated cioppino dense with Dungeness crab and other sea creatures, or super-moist, olive-oil poached halibut with the perfect accompaniments of olive, tomato and saffron rice. With the abundance of irresistible entree choices, one would think that the handful of Croatian specialties would languish, but these protein-heavy items seem to have a definite fan club. On the insiders list is Cevapcici with Ajvar, spiced, grilled, mixed-meat mini-kebabs served with a sauce of eggplant, red pepper and garlic with some heat. Throughout a typical self-indulgent repast at the Grill, servers competently whisk dishes to and fro while demonstrating knowledge of the menu and friendly attitudes. Not being pushy, they won’t deliver instructions to save room for dessert, but perhaps they should. Pastry chef Yoomi Shelton, Ryan’s wife, thrills with choices like layers of bittersweet chocolate sponge cake spread with chocolate mousse topped with powdered peanuts and citrus caramel. Yum. PALO ALTO GRILL, 140 University Ave.; 650/321-3514; www.paloaltogrill.com HOURS: Dinner, Monday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m.; Sunday, 5-9 p.m. Reservations suggested. PRICES: Small plates: $7-$14; sides: $5-$7; entrees: $16-$49; desserts: $7-$11. n back to basics and discover the pace of nature at Costanoa. Surrounded by acres of undisturbed wilderness, rolling hills and secluded beaches, Costanoa offers a spectacular setting for family getaways, team building, high-speed wireless internet access, gourmet catering, massage, horseback riding, mountain biking and more, including our on-site, full-service restaurant and bar serving locally-sourced ingredients. To think outside the box, think outside… Think Costanoa. 2001 rossi road., pescadero ca 94060 • www.costanoa.com • 877-262-7848 1 hour south of s.f. o n historic highway 1
South Bay Accent - Apr/May 2014
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